How to travel from Bristol to Shrewsbury

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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Shrewsbury

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €32.

Distance: 86 miles (140 km)

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€30

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€68

Average price

3h 58m

Average total duration

3h 28m

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2h 54m

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2h 24m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Bristol to Shrewsbury

How to get from Bristol to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Bristol to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
10:50AM5h00
Bristol
03:50PMShrewsbury
$481One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
10:50AM5h00
Bristol
03:50PMShrewsbury
$481One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:50AM5h00
Bristol
03:50PMShrewsbury
$481One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Shrewsbury

Travel to Shrewsbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Shrewsbury.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Shrewsbury including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Shrewsbury is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Shrewsbury:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Shrewsbury costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Shrewsbury is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The distance from Bristol to Shrewsbury is approximately 86 miles (140 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Shrewsbury is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Shrewsbury:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Shrewsbury, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Shrewsbury by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Shrewsbury often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Telford, Chester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Shrewsbury and these popular destinations at a great price.

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